Fluid-cooler.



G. VINEY.

FLUID COOLER.

APPLIGATION FILED 00T. 24, 1911.

Patented Feb. 10, 1914.

lllhdfllld@ PATENT @lllhllttl GEORGE VINEY, OF PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA.

FLUl'D-COOLER.

To aZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that l, @neuen Vinny, a citizen of the United States, residing at Pitts burgh, in the county of Allegheny and State ot Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful improvements in Fluid-Coolers, of which the following is a specitication.

My invention consists of an improvement in cooling vessels for water, milk or other fluid of the class in which the fluid container is inclosed within a surrounding ice-containing vessel, and is adapted to receive and retain a suitable supply ot fluid and to expose it to the cooling action of the ice.

IThe invention has in View to provide a tluid containing vessel adapted to be inserted, as to its lower body portion, within the ice containing vessel and to be inclosed therein by a removable cover or top, the fluid container extending upwardly above the removable top and ice vessel and terminating in an upper bowl section provided with a removable top. The iiuid container is also suitably connected through the wall ot the ice containing vessel by a delivery faucet for drawing oli the contents, while the ice containing vessel is provided with a similar faucet for removal ot the melted ice.

rlhe invention relates also to other features of improvement as illustrated in the drawings and specilication, and is constructed and adapted to operate in the manner more fully hereinafter set forth.

ln the drawingszlligure 1 is a view of the entire apparatus in central vertical section. F ig. 2 is av horizontal sectional view on the line ll. ll. of Fig. 1.

The main outer ice containing vessel 2 is cylindrical in itorm, provided with a circular two-part top or cover 3 each part having a semi-circular central recess, the vessel 2 being adapted to be mounted by its base on a suitable support as a stand, table, etc. rlhe ice containing vessel Q is preferably made ot a single piece of earthenware, but may be et other material as desired.

rlhe fluid container 1 is provided with a circular base portion 5 ot mushroom shape, the bottom 6 et which is provided with a plurality of supporting lugs or projections 7 by which the container is supported on the bottom 8 ot the vessel 2. The base portion 5 ot the container is particularly designed to contain a comparatively shallow volume ot fluid for which purpose the peripheral portion of the base 6 is abruptly turned in- Specication of `Letters Patent.

Application i1ect October 24, 1911.

Patented Feb. 116,191@

Serial No. 656,449.

wardly, as indicated at 9. The walls ot the base are then extended inwardly and upwardly, as indicated at 10, providing a comparatively fiat coni-form shape, the inwardly sloping walls being merged into the substantially vertical neck section 11, arranged centrally of the container. By this construction the volume of uid within the base ot the container is retained between the bottom 5 and the somewhat closely adjacent upper walls 10 so that its exposure to the refrigerating action ot the ice is magnified. The volume of the fluid likewise being coinparatively thin, is readily eiiected by the cooling action, so that the fluid, when charged into the container, and within the surrounding ice-iilled chamber ot the vessel 2, will rapidly cool.

The diameter of the base or bottom 5 is suhciently less than the interior diameter ot he vessel Q to provide an annular space 12 completely around the base which permits any melted water to completely surround the base of the container, while the bottom G is held suiliciently above the inner face of bottom 8 to provide for a suitable volume of cooling water underneath.

Fluid is drawn from the container t or the base thereof from time to time through the faucet 13, rigidly connected by pipe 141 and suitable iixtures with the interior ot the vessel, as clearly shown. il similar :faucet 15 connects, by pipe 16, with the interior oit the ice containing vessel 2 for the purpose of drawing oil waste water. Faucet 13 is connected with pipe 1Llby a threaded nipple 17 and an intervening packing gasket 1S, a similar packing gasket 19 being inserted between the tace of the base, preferably in a suitable socket therefor, and providing` a tight sealing and cushioning beari for the enlarged inner head or `flange Q0 ol pipe 1-il. er tubular section of rubber Q1 is also inserted between the outer tace of the base 5 and the inner wall ot the faucet 2 around pipe 1st, providing a cushioning bearing. By this construction the fixture positively connects the i'luid container with the ice containing vessel for the purpose of drawing` oli1 the contents, at the same time holding' the parts in rigid relationship to each other.

Faucet 15 and its pipe 16 and inner terminal connecting nut 22 are at a slightly lower level than faucet 13. The inner end of said connection provides a bearing at the opposite side for the base 5 of the fluid container, assisting in maintaining it in central rigid position.

lThe neck l1 of the fluid containing vessel is preferably slightly enlarged at a point corresponding to the general level of the sectional cover 8, as indicated at 23, and is provided with an outer annular fiange 24 upon which rests the inner edges of the two-part semi-circular cover sections 3, 3. Said cover sections intel-fit with the upper edge of the ice vessel 2 by means of an inner annular lug 25. By this construction the cover when inserted, fits snugly around the upper portion of the fluid containing vessel and upon the top of the ice vessel.

The outer walls of the fluid container above the bearing ledge 24 are extended for a short distance upwardly therefrom, as indicated at 26, and are then rounded outwardly and upwardly as indicated at 27, forming an enlarged bowl shaped terminal Q8. Said portion is preferably provided with a supporting flange 29 having an upwardly turned edge 80 adapted to receive the cover 3i which is preferably provided with a central finger extension 32 for lifting. By reason of the upward extension of the walls 2G and the outer flare thereof, it will be seen that ample space is provided for removal or placement of the cover sections 3, as well as for the insertion of the ice supply. rlhe upper bowl portion 2S is of ample dimensions as to diameter and depth to provide for filling of the container, and larO'ely supplements its capacity.

The opening through the neck section l1 is sufficiently large for the insertion of the hand in fitting the connections for the faucet 13.

The fluid container, like the ice vessel 2, is preferably made of earthenware in a singie piece. The outer ice containing vessel is preferably made of vitrified sanitary clay and is thereby of especial advantage in providing a sanitary, easily cleaned, strong and durable construction. Being vitrified, the vessel acts as an insulating covering for the refrigerating contents and is a good nonconductor of heat. The effect of the ice within the container is thus enhanced, effecting great economy of ice. On the other hand the container itself is preferably made of a porous clay, non-vitrified, and a comparatively good heat conductor. The contents of the container are thereby acted upon by the surrounding ice more quickly and thoroughly by the absorption of the heat units, which action is enhanced by the nonconducting character of the outer vessel Q.

rlheadvantages of the construction will be readily appreciated by all those familiar with this class of apparatus. It is comparatively simple and very strong in construction, well adapted to use with buttermilk or other fluids which are desirably kept cool, is easily cleansed, and will constantly maintain a. high efficiency of refrigeration.

Having described my invention, what l claim is:

l. The combination with an outer ice-containing vessel, of an inner fluid container consisting of an enlarged spreading base portion contained in the ice vessel and having an integral neck and an upper portion spreading or flaring outwardly from said neck and integral therewith, said upper portion having an opening in its top and eX- tending above the outer vessel.

2. The combination with an outer ice-containing vessel, of an inner open-top integral fluid container consisting of an enlarged spreading base portion contained in the ice vessel and having a neck and an upper portion spreading or flaring outwardly from said neck, and a removable sectional cover for the ice vessel encircling said neck.

3. The combination with an outer ice-containing vessel, of an inner open-top integral fluid container consisting of an enlarged spreading base port-ion contained in the ice vessel and having a neck provided with an outwardly extending shoulder and an upper portion spreading or flaring outwardly from said neck, and a removable sectional cover for the ice vessel encircling said neck and resting on said shoulder.

In testimony whereof l hereunto aflix my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

GEORGE VNE Y.

llfitnesses:

C. M. CLARKE, Trios. C. PITCAIRN.

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